Security Technology Specialist

Waymo
London, United Kingdom
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level security professionals with regional management experience working in corporate security environments.

Best fit for

  • Mid-level professionals with 7+ years of security tech experience in corporate settings
    — “7+ years of progressive security technology experience in a corporate, or large organization, environment
  • Candidates who have managed diverse security portfolios across offices, warehouses, and labs
    — “At least 3 years of experience directly managing a diverse security technology portfolio that includes multiple site types (e.g., offices, warehouses, or labs)

Things to consider

  • Up to 35% international travel is a significant time commitment
    — “Up to 35% International Travel.
  • The role requires on-site presence in London, despite hybrid work arrangements
    — “This position is based onsite in London, United Kingdom

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with security system integration and cross-functional collaboration
    — “Partner cross-functionally with Security Investigations, Facilities Project Management, and local security integrators
  • Emphasize experience with regional-scale security system management and compliance audits
    — “Conduct site security compliance audits and enforce corporate physical security standards across the region
  • Demonstrate ability to manage vendor contracts and oversee performance metrics
    — “Experience managing regional-scale vendor contracts and overseeing integrator performance metrics.
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • Manages system health for EMEA sites
  • Ensures cohesive security technology delivery
Typical background
7+ years of security technology experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Security Technology ManagementVendor Contract ManagementSecurity Compliance AuditsIncident Response Coordination

Preferred

Emergency ManagementRisk Monitoring

Stack & domain

Security TechnologyAccess ControlVideoCommunicationRisk MonitoringSecurity InvestigationsFacilities Project ManagementSecurity IntegratorsSecurity Compliance AuditsPhysical Security StandardsCollaborationSecurity

About the role

Original posting from Waymo

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.

Waymo’s cars navigate the world autonomously, but our global security posture is steered by the expertise of professionals like you. Safety is our foundation and is at the heart of everything we do. As a core member of the Global Security team, you will manage the technical infrastructure that protects our people, properties, and physical operations. You will be responsible for the seamless integration of our global security ecosystem, ensuring that disparate platforms from access control and video to communication and risk-monitoring systems work in concert.  This position is based onsite in London, United Kingdom and reports directly to the Head of Security Systems and Technology.                

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Head of Security Systems and Technology

You will:

Serve as an EMEA proxy to the Head of Security Technology & Systems through Site Delivery by providing sign-off during milestone reviews, security designs, and final commissioning. Drive strategic regional initiatives and identify continuous process improvements

Manage system health for a portfolio of EMEA sites with varying operational requirements. Serve as the primary EMEA contact for hardware failures and software outages

Partner cross-functionally with Security Investigations, Facilities Project Management, and local security integrators to ensure cohesive security technology delivery and seamless security systems operations

Conduct site security compliance audits and enforce corporate physical security standards across the region to guarantee continuous operational readiness and adherence to regional and global guidelines

Support Waymo’s Physical Security Investigations program in the EMEA region, serving as the regional security technology Point of Contact        

You have:

7+ years of progressive security technology experience in a corporate, or large organization, environment

At least 3 years of experience directly managing a diverse security technology portfolio that includes multiple site types (e.g., offices, warehouses, or labs)

Demonstrated experience supporting onsite security incident response and emergency coordination within a distributed regional model

Experience managing regional-scale vendor contracts and overseeing integrator performance metrics.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and navigate change in a fast-paced environment      

We prefer:

Bachelor’s degree in a security-related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Security Management)

Experience managing security technology for fleet vehicle depots, high-velocity logistics hubs, or e-commerce fulfillment centers during rapid company growth

Familiarity with physical security technology systems, including Integrated Intrusion Alarms, Access Control, and Video Management Systems      

Travel Requirements:

Up to 35% International Travel. 

The expected base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level.  Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range£88,000—£92,500 GBP

Source: Waymo careers

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